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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.90, 1,354.77 and 724.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.90, 1,354.77 and 724.62 is: 1,082.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.90 : 1,354.77 = 724.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.90/1,354.77 = 724.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.90x = 1,354.77 × 724.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.90x = 981,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,693.44/906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.47

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